Onabet Cream (Generic Ertaczo) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Onabet Cream is Sertaconazole Nitrate. Each gram of Onabet Cream, 2%, contains 17.5 mg of sertaconazole (as Sertaconazole Nitrate, 20 mg) in a white cream base. Benzyl Alcohol is used as the preservative. Sertaconazole Nitrate is a white or almost white powder. It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in alcohol and in methylene chloride. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Ertaczo Cream
Onabet Cream manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, India is an effective treatment for the topical treatment of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older. Ertaczo Cream which has the active ingredient Sertaconazole Nitrate is also sold under various other brand names.
Onabet Cream - Preparations
Onabet Cream 2% is available in a tube containing 15 grams of cream.
Onabet Cream - Storage Requirements
Onabet Cream is to be stored at room temperature (below 25°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze.
Onabet Cream (Generic Ertaczo) - Uses
Generic Ertaczo (Sertaconazole Nitrate Cream) in the form of Onabet Cream 2% is used for the topical treatment of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older, caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum. Sertaconazole Nitrate also has antibacterial action.
Onabet Cream (Generic Ertaczo) - Dosage
The recommended dosage of Generic Ertaczo Cream for various indications are:
Treatment of Superficial Fungal Infection of the Skin :
In the treatment of superficial fungal infection of the skin Onabet Cream 2%, should be applied twice daily for two weeks.
Treatment of Interdigital Tinea Pedis:
In the treatment of Interdigital Tinea Pedis, Onabet Cream 2%, should be applied twice daily for four weeks. Sufficient Generic Ertaczo Cream, 2%, should be applied to cover both the affected areas between the toes and the immediately surrounding healthy skin of patients with interdigital tinea pedis.
Side Effects Of Onabet Cream (Generic Ertaczo Cream)
The most common side effects of Onabet Cream included minor skin reactions such as contact dermatitis, erythema, pruritus, vesiculation, desquamation, hyperpigmentation, dry skin, burning skin, application site reaction and skin tenderness .
